Flatbase bracket

ABSTRACT

A flatbase bracket includes a body and a support component arranged in the body. The body includes a first shell and a second shell rotatably coupled to the first shell. The support component includes a first support element and a second support element rotatably coupled to the first support element. The first support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the second support element, and the free end is configured for resisting the body. The second support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the first support element, and the free end is configured for clasping on the body. The first support element and the second support element are arranged on the body at an angle to support an object.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 201310514858.5 filed on Oct. 28, 2013, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

FIELD

The subject matter herein generally relates to support structures, and particularly to a flatbase bracket for supporting an electronic device.

BACKGROUND

A bracket can be used for supporting an electronic device when the electronic device is in use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures.

FIG. 1 is an isometric view showing a flatbase bracket in a folded state.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the flatbase bracket of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view showing the flatbase bracket of FIG. 1 in an unfolded state.

FIG. 4 is an isometric view showing the flatbase bracket of FIG. 3 in use, viewed from another angle.

FIG. 5 is an isometric view showing the flatbase bracket of FIG. 4 supporting an electronic device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts have been exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure.

Several definitions that apply throughout this disclosure will now be presented.

The term “coupled” is defined as connected, whether directly or indirectly through intervening components, and is not necessarily limited to physical connections. The connection can be such that the objects are permanently connected or releasably connected. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series and the like.

The present disclosure is described in relation to a flatbase bracket. The flatbase bracket includes a body and a support component arranged in the body. The body includes a first shell and a second shell rotatably coupled to the first shell. The support component includes a first support element and a second support element rotatably coupled to the first support element. The first support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the second support element, and the free end is configured for resisting the body. The second support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the first support element, and the free end is configured for clasping on the body. The first support element and the second support element are arranged on the body at an angle to support an object.

FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view showing an exemplary flatbase bracket 100 in a folded state. FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of the flatbase bracket 100 of FIG. 1. The flatbase bracket 100 can include a body 10 and a support component 20 received in the body 10.

The body 10 can include a first shell 11 and a second shell 12. The first shell 11 is coupled to the second shell 12 via two pivots 14. The first shell 11 can be rotated on the pivots 14 to cover the second shell 12 to form a room for receiving the support component 20.

In at least one embodiment, the first shell 11 can include a first bottom wall 111 and a first sidewall 113 vertically extending from the edges of the first bottom wall 111. The first bottom wall 111 and the first sidewall 113 together form a first receiving room 112. The second shell 12 can include a second bottom wall 121 and a second sidewall 123 vertically extending from the edges of the second bottom wall 121. The second bottom wall 121 and the second sidewall 123 together form a second receiving room 122. The support component 20 can be received in the first and second receiving rooms 112 and 122.

Referring to FIG. 3, the flatbase bracket 100 in an unfolded state is illustrated. The support component 20 can include a first support element 21 and a second support element 22 rotatably coupled to the first support element 21. In at least one embodiment, the second support element 22 can be rotatably coupled to the first support element 21 via a shaft 23. A free end of the first support element 21 which is away from the second support element 22 can be resisted by the first sidewall 113. The second support element 22 can be configured for supporting an object such as an electronic device.

In at least one embodiment, the free end of the first support element 21 is rotatably coupled to the first sidewall 113 via two pivots 15. A number of slots 131 are oppositely defined on edges of the second sidewall 123. Two rods 221 protrudes from opposite edges of the free end of the second support element 22. The rods 221 can be received in the slots 131 defined on the second sidewall 123, for arranging the first and second support elements 21 and 22 onto the body 10. Both the first and second support elements 21 and 22 are angled in relation to the body 10. The second support element 22 is a flat plate.

In at least one embodiment, a number of slots 132 are oppositely defined in edges of the first sidewall 113 adjacent to the second sidewall 123. The rods 221 also can be received in the slots 132 defined on the second sidewall 123. The angle between the first and second support elements 21 and 22 can be adjusted by arranging the two rods 221 into different opposite slots 132, and thereby the angle of the electronic device supported by the flatbase bracket 100 is adjusted.

FIG. 4 illustrates the flatbase bracket 100 of FIG. 3 in use, viewed from another angle. A number of spaced legs 222 are also arranged at a distal free end of the second support element 22, the distal free end of the second support element 22 being the end away from the first support element 21. A number of gaps 223 are defined on the second support element 22, located so as to correspond to the legs 222, and are for receiving the legs 222. Each of the legs 22 is rotatably coupled to a gap 223. The legs 222 can be used for clasping the electronic device onto the second support element 22. The shape of each leg 22 matches the shape of the gap 223 coupled to each leg 22. The legs 22 can be rotatably coupled to the second support element 22 via a pivot or the like, and can be received in the gaps 223 when not in use. The quantity of the legs 222 can be equal to the quantity of the gaps 223, and in at least one embodiment the quantity is two.

FIG. 5 illustrates the flatbase bracket 100 of FIG. 4 supporting an electronic device 200. In use, the legs 222 are rotated outward from the gaps 223 to clasp the electronic device 200. In at least one embodiment, the legs 222 are L-shaped. A number of anti-skid pads 30 are affixed on a surface of the second support element 22 which is in contact with the electronic device 100. In at least one embodiment, the quantity of the anti-skid pads 30 is two. In an alternative embodiment, anti-skid pads 30 are also affixed to an outer surface of the flatbase bracket 100.

The embodiments shown and described above are only examples. Many details are often found in the art such as the other features of a flatbase bracket. Therefore, many such details are neither shown nor described. Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present technology have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in the detail, including in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of the parts within the principles of the present disclosure, up to and including the full extent established by the broad general meaning of the terms used in the claims. It will therefore be appreciated that the embodiments described above may be modified within the scope of the claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A flatbase bracket comprising: a body comprising: a first shell; and a second shell rotatably coupled to the first shell; and a support component arranged in the body and comprising: a first support element; and a second support element rotatably coupled to the first support element; wherein the first support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the second support element, the free end configured for resisting the body; the second support element has a free end that is opposite to an end coupled to the first support element, the free end configured for clasping on the body; and the first support element and the second support element are arranged on the body at an angle to support an object.
 2. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second support element is plate shaped.
 3. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first shell comprises a first bottom wall and a first sidewall vertically extended from edges of the first bottom wall to form a first receiving room, the second shell comprises a second bottom wall and a second sidewall vertically extended from edges of the second bottom wall to form a second receiving room, and the support component is received in the first receiving room and the second receiving room.
 4. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 3, wherein the free end of the first support element resists on the first sidewall.
 5. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 4, wherein a plurality of slots is oppositely defined on the second sidewall, two rods protrude from two opposite edges of the second support element respectively, and the two rods are received in corresponding slots defined on the second sidewall, for arranging the first and second support elements onto the body.
 6. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 5, wherein both the first and second support elements are angled to the body, and an angle between the first and second support elements is adjustable by arranging the two rods into different two opposite slots.
 7. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 6, wherein a plurality of spaced legs is arranged at the free end of the second support element, and a plurality of gaps are defined on the second support element and correspondingly located to the plurality of legs respectively to receive the plurality of legs.
 8. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 7, wherein the plurality of legs is L-shaped.
 9. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 7, wherein each of the plurality of legs is rotatably coupled to a corresponding gap of the plurality of gaps, and is rotated outward from the corresponding one gap to clasp the object supported by the flatbase bracket.
 10. The flatbase bracket as claimed in claim 7, wherein a plurality of anti-skid pads is affixed on a surface of the second support element which contacts with the object. 